Jamaican Pastor in Central Florida Recognized for Community Work
Jamaican pastor, Rosemarie G. Roth, was honored by United States Congressman, the Honorable Darren Soto, for her service to her community in Central Florida, on June 18, 2024, . In his presentation to the US Congress on her behalf, Representative Soto cited the pastor’s commitment to community building and advocacy in “the true spirit” of […]
Proof Marriage Is Not What You Think
Michelle and I are HUGE basketball fans. Basketball along with fishing is our thing. We play basketball every chance we get. Our son Tyler has now come to love the game also and joins us at the basketball court. Anyone who plays street ball knows how competitive it gets, sometimes bringing out the greatest negative […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “You lack one thing”
He was young, a ruler, and rich. According to the narrative, he came to Jesus asking: “Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” to which Jesus, in part, replied, “If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments” (Matthew 19:16–17, KJV). The rest of the dialogue was electric. […]
Miramar’s Taste of the Caribbean Islands 2024 Celebrated Diaspora’s Culture and Grenada’s 50th
The City of Miramar in Florida capped off its month-long Caribbean-American Heritage celebrations by featuring the Taste of the Caribbean Islands festival at the City’s Regional Park Amphitheater. A colorful showcase of Caribbean culinary artistry and culture, this marvelous event was hosted by the Miramar’s Vice Mayor, Alexandra P. Davis. A number of Miramar government […]
From Math Teacher in Jamaica to Highly Paid Fashion Influencer Working with Brands Like Amazon, Walmart & Bloomingdales.
In the emerging landscape of Caribbean-flavoured digital influence, few stories captivate and inspire as much as Kerry-Ann Spence’s. In less than two years, Kerry-Ann, more popularly known as Kass Stylz, a Jamaican math and science teacher based in Florida, successfully transitioned from the classroom to a highly sought after fashion influencer. Kerry-Ann who hails from […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Show us the Father”
The disciples were in a state of despair. Jesus had previously told them He would be leaving them (John 13:33) and after a bit of going back and forth between them, during which He assured them that He was going to His Father and would prepare a place for them before returning, Philip said unto […]
At Just Sixteen this Montegonian Lied About His Age to Join the RAF in World War II
98-year-old D-Day veteran Gilbert Clarke, born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, recalls how, at 16, he lied about his age to join Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF) to fight in World War II. Clarke was one of the over three million men and women from the Caribbean, Africa, and South Asia to serve in British military […]
Jamaican Ann-Marie Campbell, Executive VP for Home Depot Donates US$100K to Alma Mater
Ann-Marie Campbell, Executive Vice President, U.S. Stores and Operations at Home Depot, announced a US$100,000 donation to her alma mater, Holy Childhood High School (HCHS), at the recent HCHS International Alumni Gala held at the Double Tree Hotel in Sunrise, Florida. A 1981 graduate Ann-Marie Campbell has been committed to her high school since her […]
Rebellious Spouse? 1 Sure Remedy That Works
The one thing my grandmother always had, if nothing else, was a remedy for everything under the sun. No joke, Birdie, as my grandfather would call her, has a solution for any situation myself and my younger brother would face. Whenever we would get a cold, it was “cold bush” that worked excellently. If we […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Here am I; send me.”
It is not unusual to hear someone say they wish there were more than 24 hours in a day. That is usually because there is so much to do in what seems like so little time. The demands of life press in on us so much that trying to find balance is like trying to […]